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‘The emergence of British Asians in contemporary music is a good example.’

‘This last fact is of little interest to the Japanese - like most Asians, they have no fear of MSG.’

‘Rice is so important to the Asian diet that it may be the main component of almost all the meals Asians consume.’

‘He has led the way for many Scottish Asians to follow his lead and play for their country.’

‘To see what is really bothering young Asians, look no further than BBC radio's Asian Network.’

‘It was also responsible for a gradual introduction of Indians and other Asians into British society.’

‘Five young Asians told us how they are adopting the tradition of arranged marriages to suit their modern needs.’

‘It's heartening that the finalists have included Asians, West Indians and Chinese.’

‘The station was given the title after being the popular vote of UK Asians.’

‘It was the shock treatment that east Asians needed to make them see the need for reform.’

‘The Japanese, like other Asians, rarely bake or roast, so most cooking takes place on the stove or range top.’

‘I have met many Asians for whom, after living for a lifetime in London, an English home remains a curiosity.’

‘Note that I am in no way disrespecting Asia, Asians or Asian products with this name.’

‘They look like typically articulate and casually dressed young Asians.’

‘One, which greatly appealed to him, was the opportunity to cast Asians in the Asian roles.’

‘Its sharp, contemporary tone and content is designed to reflect the issues that matter to British Asians.’

‘The many successes achieved by young British Asians in all areas of our creative industries are too little known.’

‘The problem centres on the different ways in which Asians and Africans are treated in the census form.’

Usage

In Britain Asian is generally used to refer to people who come from (or whose parents came from) India, Pakistan, or elsewhere in South Asia, while in North America it refers to people from China, Japan, and other countries of East Asia

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin Asianus, from Greek Asianos, from Asia (see Asia).